Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

As an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics strives to improve the nation's health and advance the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. The Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a professional organization comprised of Iowans who share a personal and professional commitment to health and nutrition. Members include registered dietitians, registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, students, educators, researchers, retired and international members.

Programs of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics include the eatright.org website providing nutrition information for consumers, accreditation of academic programs and credentialing for dietetics professionals, an annual conference and peer reviewed journal, advocacy work and charitable work through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. The Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advances the work of these programs in Iowa. 

They also generate a number of nutrition manuals that are used throughout the United States and beyond for the training and education of food service personnel and are best known for their Simplified Diet Manual, published by the Iowa Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and is available for sale on their website store at www.eatrightiowa.org

How to Help:

Iowans are encouraged to learn more about nutrition online at eatright.org, use the Find an Expert feature to find a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who can help individuals and organizations meet their nutrition goals, or contact the Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to explore further opportunities for collaboration.

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